Zac Boyer

Redskins cornerback Quinton Dunbar picks up where Chris Culliver left off

Dunbar, an undrafted rookie who was a wide receiver during the Redskins' training camp, intercepted Eli Manning in the end zone in his first meaningful snaps in the Redskins' 20-14 victory over the Giants.

November 29, 2015

Mike London resigns as Virginia’s coach after six seasons

London went a combined 27-46 over six seasons, appearing in a bowl game only once and winning more than five games only one time.

November 29, 2015

Capitals’ Nate Schmidt handling top-line responsibility with Brooks Orpik injured

Schmidt spent parts of the last two seasons with the Capitals and in the minor leagues, and after signing a two-year contract in July, he recognized that he needed to adjust if he hoped to stick in the NHL.

November 26, 2015

In shutout of Oilers, Braden Holtby proving to be just as reliable as last year

The Capitals' goaltender reached a number of career and team milestones last season, and a quarter of the way through this one, Holtby had one of his best performances of the year in a 1-0 victory over the Oilers.

November 24, 2015

Kirk Cousins finding consistency to be the greatest asset in his recent success

Cousins' role seemed uncertain before the season, when he was penciled in as the backup to Robert Griffin III, but after nine starts and a pair of conference honors, his future increasingly seems to be with the Redskins.

November 18, 2015

Redskins running back Silas Redd suspended for substance abuse violation

Redd has been suspended four games after violating the league's substance abuse policy. The running back is on injured reserve, but his suspension will begin immediately. He is the second Redskins player suspended this week.

November 18, 2015

Redskins’ defense buckles down after early struggles against Saints

The Redskins appeared poised to allow the Saints' offense plenty of yards on Sunday, but they tightened up and didn't allow a single point after the Saints tied the score early in the second quarter.

November 15, 2015

Dustin Hopkins’ four field goals propel Redskins over his former team

Hopkins spent part of last season and training camp with the Saints, who cut him in favor of a kicker they had already released by the time the two teams played on Sunday.

November 15, 2015

Ryan Kerrigan, sagging Redskins pass rush could have used Junior Galette

Kerrigan has battled injuries and has just 3.5 sacks, and Galette, who is out for the season after tearing his left Achilles' tendon in August, would have helped a pass rush that's among the weakest in the NFL.

November 12, 2015

Terrance Knighton returns to Redskins’ practice after experiencing headaches

Knighton did not travel with the Redskins to New England for the game on Sunday over fears of aggravating his existing cluster headaches, which are painful irritations located around the eyes.

November 11, 2015

Brian de la Puente eager to step in with Redskins after Kory Lichtensteiger’s injury

The Redskins signed de la Puente, a veteran center, on Tuesday when they couldn't find a resolution to the pinched nerve that has been sapping Lichtensteiger of the strength in his left arm.

November 11, 2015

Sergei Fedorov, now in Hall of Fame, influential to future Capitals stars

Fedorov was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on Monday, and those who were around for his brief stint with the Capitals near the end of his career learned plenty of lessons about how to play and how to act.

November 9, 2015

Barry Trotz named to Canada’s coaching staff for next year’s World Cup of Hockey

Trotz was selected by Canada as an assistant coach for the eight-team event, which is sponsored by the NHL, was last played in 2004 and will take place next September in Toronto.

November 5, 2015

Dusty Baker, back in baseball with Nationals, knows he must adapt to survive

Baker has been around baseball for nearly 50 years, which made his absence the last two seasons especially hard to take. Devoted to his line of work, he'll be back on a bench next season with the Nationals.

November 5, 2015

Washington Nationals hire Dusty Baker as their next manager

Baker, 66, was hired by the Nationals early Tuesday morning, nearly a month after they fired Matt Williams when the team failed to live up to its promise and missed the playoffs.

November 3, 2015

Nicklas Backstrom not concerned by hip four games after returning from surgery

Backstrom has seven points in the four games since his return, and he's helped spur the Capitals to the best offense in the league heading into a showdown on Wednesday with the Penguins.

October 27, 2015

Capitals return from western Canada having found their scoring touch

The Capitals scored 16 goals over three games against the Flames, Canucks and Oilers, and as they prepare for Wednesday's game against the Penguins, they do so as the top-scoring team in the league.

October 26, 2015

Jameis Winston trying to settle in as Buccaneers’ quarterback of present, future

Winston was taken No. 1 overall in April, and though he's joined a significant number of rookie quarterbacks who have been pressed into action as starters, few lately have had long careers.

October 22, 2015

Washington Redskins Week 6 inactives

Jones sprained a toe in the Redskins' loss to the Falcons last week, and despite a workout before the game, the team decided to keep the rookie running back out for Sunday's game against the Jets.

October 18, 2015

Capitals’ Chandler Stephenson treasures first game following call-up from minors

Stephenson was called up from the minor leagues on Thursday afternoon and played almost nine minutes in the Capitals' 4-1 victory over the Blackhawks that night.

October 15, 2015